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The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic Community’s central role in meeting global challenges. The Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we generate, and the communities we build, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world.

NATO 20/2020

Twenty bold ideas to reimagine the Alliance after the 2020 US election

More than two decades after NATO’s inspired decision to invite former adversaries to join its ranks, the Alliance is in need of equally captivating ideas. The essays in this volume are intended to push the Alliance to think boldly and creatively in the service of recapturing the public’s imagination.

Read our provocative essays on the future of NATO

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Making a difference

Learn more about the Atlantic Council’s insights & impact through these stories of how our regional and thematic programs are making a difference not only in shaping how we view global issues but also in shaping their outcome.

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Content

In the News

Dec 18, 2018

Cohen in Forbes: The World Faces Rising Costs Of Climate Change As Oil Prices Drop

By Ariel Cohen

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In the News

Dec 17, 2018

Graham Brookie Quoted in The Washington Post on Russian Disinformation Campaign’s Targeting of Mueller

By Atlantic Council

Graham Brookie was quoted in The Washington Post about a Russian disinformation campaign that targeted Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

Disinformation English

In the News

Dec 17, 2018

Ben Nimmo Quoted in Politico Europe on Britain Grappling with Dark Web

By Atlantic Council

Ben Nimmmo spoke to Politico Europe about the internationalization of nationalism on the dark web and how the United Kingdom is responding.

English Internet

In the News

Dec 17, 2018

Gadzala in The World Economic Forum on Women’s Political Leadership

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In the News

Dec 17, 2018

Bruton Joins PRI’s The World to Discuss US Airstrikes in Somalia

By Bronwyn Bruton

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Somalia

In the News

Dec 16, 2018

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Dreams versus reality in the push for Cyprus gas

By Charles Ellinas

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Southern & Southeastern Europe

In the News

Dec 14, 2018

Ralby Quoted in Reuters on Oil Theft at Shell’s Singapore Refinery

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In the News

Dec 14, 2018

Simakovsky joins VOA to discuss Russia attack on Ukrainian naval ships

By Mark Simakovsky

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Ukraine

In the News

Dec 14, 2018

Slavin Quoted in BuzzFeed on fear of war in Iran

By Barbara Slavin

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Iran

In the News

Dec 14, 2018

Hruby in The Financial Times: US Development Agency Should Take a Lead in Africa

By Aubrey Hruby

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Africa